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What Is a Courtesy Letter?

February 22, 2016 by Emily

A courtesy letter is not an official tax form. Instead, it is a communication sent to you by your university or funding agency that tells you the amount of fellowship or training grant income they gave you in the course of the previous year. The letter might also include a warning that the sender will not be able to make any comments about your tax liability or how to prepare your tax return.

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